MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
BME1071 | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | Spring | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HAKAN SOLMAZ |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HAKAN SOLMAZ |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The objectives of this course are; - To introduce students to the field of Biomedical Engineering (BME) with the excitement of this rapidly growing field - To communicate students to the academic preparation needed for successful study and professional careers in the different sub-disciplines of BME - To guide and advise students for their future plans and studies - Providing students with information and support for other engineering or life sciences programs or different sub-disciplines of BME |
The students who have succeeded in this course; Students who succeeded this course will; - Have basic knowledge about the applications of engineering principles in biomedical engineering - Know the definition of biomedical engineering and learn the areas of interest of biomedical engineers - Know the applications of basic sciences in physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics in the field of biomedical engineering - Know the definition and working fields of the clinical engineer - Know to make research for providing solutions and methods to solve basic problems and interpret the results. |
- Fundamentals of biomedical engineering, - To understand the relationship between biomedical engineering and clinical engineering, - Fundamentals of physics, biology, physiology, mechanics and electricity and electronics, - Fundamentals of biomedical instrumentation, - Biosensors and their working principles, - Optics and Photonics in medical applications, - Medical imaging modalities. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | |
2) | Biomedical Equipment Technology | |
3) | Fundamentals of Physics in Biomedical Engineering | |
4) | Fundamentals of Mechanics in Biomedical Engineering | |
5) | Fundamentals of Biology in Biomedical Engineering | |
6) | Fundamentals of Human Physiology | |
7) | Electrical Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering | |
8) | Midterm Exam | |
9) | Biological Signals | |
10) | Bioinstrumentation | |
11) | Biosensors | |
12) | Biomedical Optics | |
13) | Principles of Medical Imaging | |
14) | Clinical Engineering |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Power Point slides will be available for student review. |
References: | 1. G.S. Sawhney, “Fundamentals Of Biomedical Engineering” ISBN (13) : 978-81-224-2549-9, (2007). 2. Joseph D. Bronzino, “The Biomedical Engineering Handbook Third Edition Medical Devices and Systems” (2006). 3. John G. Webster, "Medical Instrumentation, Application and Design" Fourth Edition, (2009) |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 10 | % 10 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 60 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 7 | 98 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 144 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. | 3 |
2) | Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format. | 4 |
3) | Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. | 5 |
4) | Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish. | 3 |
5) | Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills. | 4 |
6) | Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods. | 4 |
7) | Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills. | 3 |
8) | Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. | 5 |
9) | Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them. | 4 |
10) | Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology. | 5 |
11) | Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions. | 4 |